Summer Vacation Scheme Review
at A&O Shearman
Internship (1 Month+)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Attended various presentations delivered by members across the firm. Completed an assessed drafting exercise, research task and group presentation during the week.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Because of the virtual format of the scheme, all tasks were simulated.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Gained a fantastic insight into the culture of the firm, and what it is like to work in a commercial law firm. Gained confidence in networking and improved professional communication skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
All instructions were clear and we had a readily accessible network of people we could contact if we ran into difficulty.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture of the firm was fantastic - inclusive, friendly and supportive.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved it.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at A&O Shearman
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to A&O Shearman
Spend time perfecting your application, and preparing for the assessment centre. The hardest part is gaining a place on the vacation scheme - so make sure you really impress.
